Saturday, April 28, 2012

04/28/2012
An ordinance has been signed into law which prohibits any person or
business establishment in Quezon City from charging any fee to senior
citizens, persons with disabilities (PWDs) and expectant mothers for the
use of restrooms or comfort rooms (CRs).

The Tribune was told
that Mayor Herbert “Bistek” Bautista approved the measure which was
authored by Councilors Alexis Herrera and Alfredo Vargas III.

Under
the new ordinance, a fine of P5,000 or imprisonment for a period not
exceeding one year, or both, at the discretion of the court shall be
imposed on any person or business establishment owner who will violate
the ordinance..... MORE